Sydney terror accused remains in custody

A Sydney man is set to front court next week to face charges relating to a stabbing in an alleged Islamic State-inspired attack.

Ihsas Khan, 22, who was charged with committing a terrorist attack and attempted murder after a 59-year-old man was stabbed multiple times attack in Minto, did not appear in person or via video link when his case was mentioned at Parramatta Local Court on Sunday.

He did not seek seek and it was formally refused.

Court documents allege Khan engaged in a terrorist act in an attempt to murder Wayne Greehalg with the "intent to influence the Australian Government".

Mr Greenhalg was stabbed while walking through a reserve on Saturday afternoon, suffering injuries to his body and hands.

He was treated by paramedics and flown by helicopter to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition. His condition has since improved to "serious".

Police say that when an officer arrived at the scene on Saturday Khan tried to stab the officer before being arrested.